This research assistant post, is part time (three days per week) for two years, starting on the 1st of April 2025.
This exciting project explores the views of autistic children on their priorities and preferences when accessing Speech and Language Therapy services. They will learn adaptive ways to interview autistic children, many of whom will use non-speaking communication systems. The role will also involve data collection with current Speech and language Therapists, collaboration on data analysis and academic publications, contributions to organising public advisory groups and public/academic dissemination of findings.
The RA will work closely with a team of Speech and Language Therapists, linguistic and autism researchers, some of whom are also autistic. The team are advocates of the neuro-diversity model for framing autism. Full training will be given on research methods and inclusive practices.
The applicant should have a degree in a related subject, be able to travel to visit children in the Manchester/North West UK area, ideally have research or clinical experience working with children especially those with communication differences and be motivated to work in an inclusive environment. They must be DBS compliant. Further details can be found in the full Job specifications.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Alexandra Sturrock
Email: Alexandra.sturrock@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.